BBQ, Twilight Meander, Forest Bathing & Stargazing
Dalby Forest, North York Moors National Park, England
Experience led by Alison and hosted at High Dalby House.
What you'll do
The evening starts with nourishing food cooked over a BBQ by Ian and Linda - our wonderful hosts from High Dalby House. Always served with a smile, you'll certainly receive a fantastic welcome here!
Afterwards we'll weave our way around their mature woodland at twilight. Threaded by a babbling beck, the area is a nature lovers delight. But this walk is less about identifying what you'll discover and more about enhancing your outdoor experience. It'll enable you to see and hear so much more. And you'll feel re-connected to this wonderful planet too.
We'll pause along our meander to listen to the spectacular evening chorus as diurnal bird species head to bed. Watch bats come out of their daytime slumber. Pick out stars appearing as the sun dips below the horizon. You may even find yourself snuggled under a blanket, lying down, to take in the vast sky above you.
Heading out after sunset is a wonderful mood booster. This is because your primary sense - sight - takes a back seat while all your other senses become alive. Weave in a mindful activity along the way, and your ability to feel awe increases. An emotion now considered more important than happiness.
One thing is for sure, you'll leave feeling refreshed and rejuvenated after this experience.
Extra information
The route we'll take around the woods is on defined paths, but expect some gradients, steps and rough ground.
We'll start our outdoor activity in semi-light but will end after sunset so you'll need a torch too. It's worth bringing a blanket for extra cosiness. I'll bring the yoga mats to lie on!
Prices from £35/ person*
Sat 5 Aug
7.15 - 10.15pm**
*This experience is included in the 5-6 August Wellbeing Weekender & discounted if you book another event that weekend. See here for details.
PLUS BOOKING FEES - NON REFUNDABLE. Please refer to our Terms & Conditions about booking fees and other information before booking.
** Finish time is approximate
What's included
Fantastic BBQ food and refreshments at High Dalby House. Services of a 'wellbeing in nature' guide. A sensory adventure that ramps up your feel-good factor. Twilight-to-dark-night Forest Bathing. Find out a little more about the stars. Learn calming tools you can use back home. Reconnection with yourself and the natural environment. Leave feeling refreshed and rejuvenated.
Joining Instructions
Please note joining instructions will be be given after you have booked, closer to the event date. If you have any queries about anything don't hesitate to
contact me.
Stay over
You can stay over at High Dalby House but they are popular and come highly recommended! Take a look at their website for details.
If full, try Gumboots & Wellingtons' wonderfully cosy and rustic shepherd's hut or den. Failing that head to North York Moors website for other choices.
Meet your Leader
Alison runs Adventures for the Soul and is passionate about the natural world and the outdoors. She holds a BSc degree in Environmental Management and PGCert in Tourism, Conservation & Sustainable Development.
As a nature lover, contemplative walks leader, dark skies enthusiast, mindfulness instructor and qualified
yoga teacher, she's taken people to some of the most stunning areas of the UK on wellbeing in nature and walking holidays since 2009. She has over 14 years running nature connection events and over 4 years experience of leading forest bathing sessions around the Lake District and North York Moors National Parks.
Where you'll be
Our experience is hosted by the wonderful Ian and Linda from High Dalby House. Their boutique retreat is set in 6 acres of beautiful woodlands right in the heart of Dalby Forest, North York Moors National Park. A stay here comes highly recommended. You'll find more details here.
If full, check out nearby rustic retreat
Gumboots & Wellingtons
in the hamlet of Ellerburn. Bookable via Air BnB there's The
Shepherd's Hut and
The Den to choose from.
Images: AFS Mountaineering, High Dalby House, Alison Goodwin
